Dr. Ashley Liew on co-occurring conditions in children with intellectual disabilities: An ACAMH course preview
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Matt Kempen
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Dr. Ashley Liew, a Consultant Paediatric Neuropsychiatrist, discusses co-occurring conditions in children with intellectual disabilities ahead of an ACAMH short course in June 2026. The interview covers her journey into the specialism, the importance of recognizing and managing co-occurring mental health conditions in children with intellectual disabilities, and what attendees can expect from the course.
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· 3 pulledFollowing my training, I found myself drawn to working with children with intellectual disabilities because they are often underserved and misunderstood within mental health services.
Co-occurring conditions are the rule rather than the exception in children with intellectual disabilities, yet they are frequently missed or misattributed.
We need to move beyond a purely behavioural framework and embrace a biopsychosocial approach that truly understands the child in their context.
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